UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – James McCann’s two-run double capped a four-run eighth inning for the Tigers as Detroit defeated the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis last night, 4-2. The series at Target Field continues this evening, with Dan Dickerson and Jim Price bringing you the action, starting at 7:45 PM, on 99 7 and 1450 WHTC.
Chris Archer and two relievers teamed on a five-hit, 10-strikeout shutout as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs last night, 6-0. The series at Wrigley Field continues this evening.
Daniel Palka’s two-run single capped a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox upended the visiting Cleveland Indians last night, 5-4. The series at Guaranteed Rate Field concludes this evening.
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In NHL preseason action last night, the Red Wings outscored the Blackhawks in Chicago’s United Center, 8-6. Detroit has another tuneup slated this evening versus the Bruins in Boston.